Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- 1X2
- A three-outcome betting market where you pick either a home win (1), a draw (X), or an away win (2).
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, and odds are multiplied together.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, eliminating the draw option and often using half or quarter goals.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from everyday expenses.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, meaning the total implied probabilities exceed 100 %.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that tells you how much a winning bet returns per unit staked.
- Draw No Bet
- A two‑way bet where you back either team; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Expected Value
- The average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet if you repeat the same wager many times.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/2) that indicate the profit you make relative to your stake.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that allows you to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- In‑Play
- Placing bets on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Moneyline Odds
- A format that shows either a positive or negative number, indicating how much you win on a $100 bet or how much you must wager to win $100.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set line.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator, where combined selections increase potential payout but require every leg to win.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive if your bet wins, including your original stake and profit.
- Price Boost
- A special offer where a bookmaker increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- ROI
- The net profit or loss expressed as a percentage of the total amount you have wagered.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet placed on one outcome, with the payout determined solely by that result.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of stake size, often a fixed percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A selection where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, offering a positive expected value over time.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must turn over a bonus or free bet before you can withdraw any resulting winnings.